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If there's one thing we know about Eagles general manager Howie Roseman is that he will make a trade during the three-day NFL draft held from April 24-26.
And he will probably make more than one.
Last year, Roseman made eight trades during the seven-round extravaganza. He made three just to get edge rusher Jalyx Hunt in the third round.
The first part was moving up in the second-round from No. 50 to No. 40 to get cornerback Cooper DeJean. In that deal with Washington, Roseman gave up both of the Eagles' second-round picks (at No. 50 and No. 53) and a fifth-round pick to get the Commanders' pick at No. 40, along with their third-round pick (No. 78) and their fifth-round pick (No. 161).
Roseman then moved back from No. 78 to No. 86, getting an extra fourth-round pick. He then traded back from No. 86 to No. 94, getting another fourth-round pick. That's when the Eagles took Hunt.
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But there's a method to Roseman's trades.
And that has a lot to do with where the Eagles are heading into this draft. They have eight picks in the seven-round extravaganza, all in the first five rounds. That includes four picks in the fifth round. It's almost a guarantee that Roseman won't make all four of those picks.
In addition, the Eagles are projected to have 12 picks in 2026 − eight of their own, plus an expected four more compensatory picks for losing free agents Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, Mekhi Becton and Isaiah Rodgers.
We can also assume that Roseman won't be trading some of those draft picks just for other draft picks.
The Eagles, after all, are rather inexperienced at safety after trading away C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The Eagles are giving Sydney Brown the first shot at replacing Gardner-Johnson. But Brown hasn't started a game at safety in his two seasons.
No doubt, Roseman could package a few picks to acquire a proven starter.
Roseman has done that twice in recent seasons. In 2022, Roseman traded one of his first-round picks, along with a third-rounder, to Tennessee in order to get wide receiver A.J. Brown. In 2023, Roseman sent a 2025 fourth-round pick to Detroit, along with a 2023 seventh-rounder, in order to get running back D'Andre Swift.
Keep in mind that the Eagles could also be looking to trade tight end Dallas Goedert. That's because Goedert counts $11.8 million against the salary cap this season and $23.8 million in 2026. The Eagles also signed two tight ends in free agency in Harrison Bryant and Kylen Granson. It just so happens that this is considered a strong draft for tight ends.
It's possible that Roseman could send Goedert and a package of picks to move up, let's say, from No. 32 in the first round, into the low 20s or even higher, to get an edge rusher or an offensive lineman.
So pretty much anything and everything is on the table.
Here, then, is an Eagles mock draft with predicted trades using the draftek.com points system.
Trade with Seattle: Eagles send TE Dallas Goedert, 1st-round pick (No. 32), 5th-round pick (No. 164) and 5th-round pick in 2026 to move up from No. 32 to No. 18. They also get Seattle's 7th-round pick (No. 223).
Stewart was the star of the NFL combine, running an incredible 4.59 40 at 267 pounds. That made him shoot up from the back of the first round in many analysts' eyes despite just 4.5 sacks in three seasons. Still, the Eagles present a good situation for Stewart, who can work in with Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Bryce Huff and veteran free agents on one-year deals in Azeez Ojulari and Josh Uche.
For Goedert, he goes to a team rebuilding at receiver after the Seahawks traded away DK Metcalf, but with a new quarterback in Sam Darnold.
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Sure, Mason Taylor would be tempting if the Eagles were interested in trading up in the second round. But Fannin has potentially the most upside after leading all FBS receivers with 117 catches and 1,555 yards receiving last season. Plus, the Eagles hired Fannin's head coach at Toledo in Scot Loeffler to serve as the Eagles' QB coach. Nobody knows Fannin better than Loeffler.
Trade with Bengals: Eagles send 3rd-round pick No. 96, 4th-round pick (No. 134) and 4th-round pick in 2026. Eagles also get Bengals 6th-round pick (No. 193).
The Eagles will likely add a veteran free agent at safety − Justin Simmons, anyone − to Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown. Winston, coming off a season-ending knee injury at Penn State, could be given time to develop. Keep in mind that Blankenship is entering the final year of his contract.
Trade with Buccaneers: Eagles send two 5th-round picks (Nos. 161 and 168)
The Eagles have already lost Milton Williams to free agency. And if they decide not to pick up Jordan Davis' fifth-year option, they could lose him, too, after this coming season. Pegues can work in with Davis and Moro Ojomo next to Jalen Carter, then take on a bigger role in 2026 if Davis is gone. Plus, at 6-foot-2, 310 pounds, Pegues would be great in short-yardage situations on offense, especially if the Tush Push is banned. Pegues converted 18 first downs or touchdowns last season for Ole Miss.
Porter is certainly enticing with his 4.3 speed in the 40. But he's also somewhat of an enigma after spending six seasons at Iowa State. Then again, Porter's first three seasons with the Cyclones were at wide receiver, so he should have good ball skills. Also, Porter's coach at ISU, Matt Campbell, is the former teammate of Eagles coach Nick Sirianni at Mount Union.
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From Bengals in Winston trade-up
It wouldn't be an Eagles draft without at least one offensive lineman. There isn't much need for an early-round tackle with Lane Johnson signing an extension through 2027. So the Eagles will have plenty of opportunities to address Johnson's successor in next year's draft. For now, Pierce can learn from Johnson and others at Stoutland University.
From Seahawks in Goedert trade
It would seem like the Eagles are set at running back with Saquon Barkley, A.J. Dillon and Will Shipley as the top three, along with Tyrion Davis-Price and Lew Nichols. But Yarns, who ran a 4.45 at the combine, is a strong receiver who could find a niche in the NFL. He has a good burst of speed, as evidenced by a 66-yard TD run against Penn State and an 86-yard reception against Monmouth.
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And he will probably make more than one.
Last year, Roseman made eight trades during the seven-round extravaganza. He made three just to get edge rusher Jalyx Hunt in the third round.
The first part was moving up in the second-round from No. 50 to No. 40 to get cornerback Cooper DeJean. In that deal with Washington, Roseman gave up both of the Eagles' second-round picks (at No. 50 and No. 53) and a fifth-round pick to get the Commanders' pick at No. 40, along with their third-round pick (No. 78) and their fifth-round pick (No. 161).
Roseman then moved back from No. 78 to No. 86, getting an extra fourth-round pick. He then traded back from No. 86 to No. 94, getting another fourth-round pick. That's when the Eagles took Hunt.
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But there's a method to Roseman's trades.
And that has a lot to do with where the Eagles are heading into this draft. They have eight picks in the seven-round extravaganza, all in the first five rounds. That includes four picks in the fifth round. It's almost a guarantee that Roseman won't make all four of those picks.
In addition, the Eagles are projected to have 12 picks in 2026 − eight of their own, plus an expected four more compensatory picks for losing free agents Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, Mekhi Becton and Isaiah Rodgers.
We can also assume that Roseman won't be trading some of those draft picks just for other draft picks.
The Eagles, after all, are rather inexperienced at safety after trading away C.J. Gardner-Johnson. The Eagles are giving Sydney Brown the first shot at replacing Gardner-Johnson. But Brown hasn't started a game at safety in his two seasons.
No doubt, Roseman could package a few picks to acquire a proven starter.
Roseman has done that twice in recent seasons. In 2022, Roseman traded one of his first-round picks, along with a third-rounder, to Tennessee in order to get wide receiver A.J. Brown. In 2023, Roseman sent a 2025 fourth-round pick to Detroit, along with a 2023 seventh-rounder, in order to get running back D'Andre Swift.
Keep in mind that the Eagles could also be looking to trade tight end Dallas Goedert. That's because Goedert counts $11.8 million against the salary cap this season and $23.8 million in 2026. The Eagles also signed two tight ends in free agency in Harrison Bryant and Kylen Granson. It just so happens that this is considered a strong draft for tight ends.
It's possible that Roseman could send Goedert and a package of picks to move up, let's say, from No. 32 in the first round, into the low 20s or even higher, to get an edge rusher or an offensive lineman.
So pretty much anything and everything is on the table.
Here, then, is an Eagles mock draft with predicted trades using the draftek.com points system.
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Round 1, Pick 18, Shemar Stewart, edge, Texas A&M
Trade with Seattle: Eagles send TE Dallas Goedert, 1st-round pick (No. 32), 5th-round pick (No. 164) and 5th-round pick in 2026 to move up from No. 32 to No. 18. They also get Seattle's 7th-round pick (No. 223).
Stewart was the star of the NFL combine, running an incredible 4.59 40 at 267 pounds. That made him shoot up from the back of the first round in many analysts' eyes despite just 4.5 sacks in three seasons. Still, the Eagles present a good situation for Stewart, who can work in with Nolan Smith, Jalyx Hunt, Bryce Huff and veteran free agents on one-year deals in Azeez Ojulari and Josh Uche.
For Goedert, he goes to a team rebuilding at receiver after the Seahawks traded away DK Metcalf, but with a new quarterback in Sam Darnold.
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Round 2, Pick 64, Harold Fannin Jr., TE, Bowling Green
Sure, Mason Taylor would be tempting if the Eagles were interested in trading up in the second round. But Fannin has potentially the most upside after leading all FBS receivers with 117 catches and 1,555 yards receiving last season. Plus, the Eagles hired Fannin's head coach at Toledo in Scot Loeffler to serve as the Eagles' QB coach. Nobody knows Fannin better than Loeffler.
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Round 3, Pick 81, Kevin Winston, S, Penn State
Trade with Bengals: Eagles send 3rd-round pick No. 96, 4th-round pick (No. 134) and 4th-round pick in 2026. Eagles also get Bengals 6th-round pick (No. 193).
The Eagles will likely add a veteran free agent at safety − Justin Simmons, anyone − to Reed Blankenship and Sydney Brown. Winston, coming off a season-ending knee injury at Penn State, could be given time to develop. Keep in mind that Blankenship is entering the final year of his contract.
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Round 4, No. 121, J.J. Pegues, DT, Mississippi
Trade with Buccaneers: Eagles send two 5th-round picks (Nos. 161 and 168)
The Eagles have already lost Milton Williams to free agency. And if they decide not to pick up Jordan Davis' fifth-year option, they could lose him, too, after this coming season. Pegues can work in with Davis and Moro Ojomo next to Jalen Carter, then take on a bigger role in 2026 if Davis is gone. Plus, at 6-foot-2, 310 pounds, Pegues would be great in short-yardage situations on offense, especially if the Tush Push is banned. Pegues converted 18 first downs or touchdowns last season for Ole Miss.
Round 4, Pick 134 used in Bengals trade
Round 5, Pick 161 used in Buccaneers trade
Round 5, Pick 164 used in Seahawks trade
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Round 5, Pick 165 Darien Porter, CB, Iowa State
Porter is certainly enticing with his 4.3 speed in the 40. But he's also somewhat of an enigma after spending six seasons at Iowa State. Then again, Porter's first three seasons with the Cyclones were at wide receiver, so he should have good ball skills. Also, Porter's coach at ISU, Matt Campbell, is the former teammate of Eagles coach Nick Sirianni at Mount Union.
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Round 5, Pick 168 used in Buccaneers trade
Round 6, No. 193, Hollin Pierce, T, Rutgers
From Bengals in Winston trade-up
It wouldn't be an Eagles draft without at least one offensive lineman. There isn't much need for an early-round tackle with Lane Johnson signing an extension through 2027. So the Eagles will have plenty of opportunities to address Johnson's successor in next year's draft. For now, Pierce can learn from Johnson and others at Stoutland University.
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Round 7, No. 223, Marcus Yarns, RB, Delaware
From Seahawks in Goedert trade
It would seem like the Eagles are set at running back with Saquon Barkley, A.J. Dillon and Will Shipley as the top three, along with Tyrion Davis-Price and Lew Nichols. But Yarns, who ran a 4.45 at the combine, is a strong receiver who could find a niche in the NFL. He has a good burst of speed, as evidenced by a 66-yard TD run against Penn State and an 86-yard reception against Monmouth.
Contact Martin Frank at mfrank@delawareonline.com. Follow on X @Mfranknfl. Read his coverage of the Eagles’ championship season in “Flying High,” a new hardcover coffee-table book from Delaware Online/The News Journal. Details at Fly.ChampsBook.com
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Eagles mock draft 2025: Projecting every pick in trade-filled frenzy
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